In philanthropy, there is often pressure to deliver results quickly. But some of the most meaningful change takes years of trust-building, partnership, and persistence.
Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya is home to more than 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers, many of them children. For decades, schools faced significant challenges: overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, limited learning materials, and a parallel education system that struggled to meet the needs of learners.
Since 2018, Porticus and its partners have worked alongside teachers, communities and refugee-led organisations to strengthen education and support children to thrive.
What began as a focus on improving learning outcomes evolved into a long-term effort to strengthen the education system itself, supporting children, teachers, communities, and the organisations closest to them.
A key part of this work has been Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), helping children build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to learn and achieve their full potential. Just as importantly, teachers, parents, and communities have become more involved in supporting children's learning both inside and outside the classroom.
The story captured tells the tale of what becomes possible when local leadership is trusted, when communities help shape solutions, and when philanthropy stays the course long enough for change to take root.
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